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Maries County Middle

Summary:

Maries County Middle is a public middle school in Bland, Missouri, serving 210 students in grades 5-8. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, a highly homogeneous student population, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Maries County Middle's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 14.8%, compared to the state average of 30%. The school also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.62% to 99.52% over the past three school years. In comparison, the nearby Vienna Middle school has a much lower rate of 36.56% in 2022-2023.

Maries County Middle's student population is also highly homogeneous, with 99.05% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Owensville Middle school, which has a more racially diverse student population with 5.04% of students identifying as non-White. Maries County Middle's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 249th out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2021-2022 to 325th out of 459 in 2022-2023, placing the school in the bottom half of middle schools in the state.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 300 S Main
       Bland, MO  65014-0010

(573) 646-3912

District: Maries County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,287 Help


Students who attend Maries County Middle usually attend:

High:    Belle High

Feeder schools for Maries County Middle:

Elementary:    Belle Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.0%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Maries County Middle ranks worse than 70.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maries County Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maries County Middle is $9,287.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maries County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Maries County Middle 325th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Maries County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Maries County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Maries County R-II 162nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maries County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Maries County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.28 394th 619 36.3%
2007 35.30 481st 624 22.9%
2008 29.79 529th 624 15.2%
2009 30.16 502nd 601 16.5%
2010 35.07 487th 614 20.7%
2011 38.96 443rd 625 29.1%
2012 33.68 504th 623 19.1%
2013 38.62 480th 649 26.0%
2014 30.10 517th 633 18.3%
2015 21.26 520th 585 11.1%
2016 38.12 303rd 435 30.3%
2017 36.17 402nd 568 29.2%
2018 50.26 269th 552 51.3%
2019 34.48 413th 587 29.6%
2021 36.06 301st 454 33.7%
2022 47.33 249th 459 45.8%
2023 32.06 325th 459 29.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maries County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.61 98th 422 76.8%
2019 58.69 157th 482 67.4%
2021 61.33 105th 371 71.7%
2022 73.87 51st 365 86.0%
2023 53.08 162nd 382 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Maries County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.72 282nd 479 41.1%
2019 26.19 422nd 527 19.9%
2021 26.24 298th 376 20.7%
2022 36.65 250th 381 34.4%
2023 23.53 317th 385 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Maries County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 194 194
1992 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1993 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1994 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1995 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 228 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1998 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1999 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2000 222 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2001 216 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 219 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 219 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 206 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 176 38 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2006 179 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 161 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2008 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2009 187 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2010 195 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 188 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 189
2012 244 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 245
2013 250 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 253
2014 259 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 261
2015 253 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 256
2016 256 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 262
2017 255 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 258
2018 260 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 263
2019 255 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 257
2020 232 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 236
2021 234 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 237
2022 215 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 217
2023 208 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 210

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maries County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 194 12.9 15.0 n/a
1992 199 12.8 15.5 n/a
1993 199 11.8 16.9 n/a
1994 201 13.8 14.6 0
1995 241 14.4 16.7 n/a
1996 241 14.4 16.7 n/a
1997 229 13.9 16.5 30.1
1998 212 14.9 14.2 38.7
1999 219 14.2 15.4 45.2
2000 223 15.8 14.1 47.1
2001 217 15.3 14.2 43.3
2002 221 16.1 13.7 44.8
2003 221 16.1 13.7 44.8
2004 208 14.5 14.3 47.6
2005 217 14.5 15.0 44.7
2006 182 14.0 13.0 45.1
2007 163 13.0 12.5 47.9
2008 157 13.9 11.3 59.2
2009 187 14.0 13.3 57.8
2010 197 15.0 13.0 58.9
2011 189 13.6 13.8 58.7
2012 245 17.5 13.9 54.7
2013 253 17.3 14.5 57.3
2014 261 16.4 15.8 55.2
2015 256 18.0 14.2 59
2016 262 18.0 14.5 58.8
2017 258 18.0 14.3 57.8
2018 263 19.3 13.6 61.6
2019 257 19.1 13.4 68.5
2020 236 19.7 11.9 98.7
2021 237 19.5 12.1 98.7
2022 217 18.2 11.8 98.6
2023 210 18.5 11.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maries County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 194 12.9 15.0 n/a
1992 199 12.8 15.5 n/a
1993 199 11.8 16.9 n/a
1994 201 13.8 14.6 0
1995 241 14.4 16.7 n/a
1996 241 14.4 16.7 n/a
1997 229 13.9 16.5 30.1
1998 212 14.9 14.2 38.7
1999 219 14.2 15.4 45.2
2000 223 15.8 14.1 47.1
2001 217 15.3 14.2 43.3
2002 221 16.1 13.7 44.8
2003 221 16.1 13.7 44.8
2004 208 14.5 14.3 47.6
2005 217 14.5 15.0 44.7
2006 182 14.0 13.0 45.1
2007 163 13.0 12.5 47.9
2008 157 13.9 11.3 59.2
2009 187 14.0 13.3 57.8
2010 197 15.0 13.0 58.9
2011 189 13.6 13.8 58.7
2012 245 17.5 13.9 54.7
2013 253 17.3 14.5 57.3
2014 261 16.4 15.8 55.2
2015 256 18.0 14.2 59
2016 262 18.0 14.5 58.8
2017 258 18.0 14.3 57.8
2018 263 19.3 13.6 61.6
2019 257 19.1 13.4 68.5
2020 236 19.7 11.9 98.7
2021 237 19.5 12.1 98.7
2022 217 18.2 11.8 98.6
2023 210 18.5 11.3 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Maries County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $686 (9.2%) $6,790 (90.8%) $7,476
2020 $425 (5.6%) $7,113 (94.4%) $7,538
2021 $479 (6.0%) $7,461 (94.0%) $7,940
2022 $1,390 (15.0%) $7,897 (85.0%) $9,287

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maries County Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 413th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 325th of 459 Middle schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Maries County Middle)46.621.5
 25.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)46.621.5
 25.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Maries County Middle)36.630.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Maries County R-II)36.630.8
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County Middle)51.640.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)51.640.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Maries County Middle)34.843.2
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)34.843.2
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County Middle)34.938.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)34.938.6
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Maries County Middle)3025
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)3025
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County Middle)41.632.2
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)41.632.2
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Maries County Middle)28.214.8
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Maries County R-II)28.214.8
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Maries County Middle)2713
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Maries County R-II)2713
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County Middle)42.418.5
 23.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Maries County R-II)42.418.5
 23.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students257210
 18.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White255208
 18.4%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%99.5%
 31%

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Maries County Middle ranks 325th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Maries County Middle usually go on to attend Belle High

Students at Maries County Middle are 99% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Maries County Middle.


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